Nicki Minaj Says New Album ‘Will Be Out Soon’, Reveals Plans To Launch A Nail Design Company + Credits Foxy Brown As Inspiration When It Comes To Rap: I Would Listen To This Woman Non-Stop

Nicki Minaj Says New Album ‘Will Be Out Soon’, Reveals Plans To Launch A Nail Design Company + Credits Foxy Brown As Inspiration When It Comes To Rap: I Would Listen To This Woman Non-Stop

It looks like we can expect Nicki Minaj’s fifth studio album very soon!

During a recent interview with JT from City Girls and I-D Magazine, Nicki Minaj spoke about her career, upcoming album, and what we can expect from her in the near future!

When asked what she’s got planned right now, the “Super Freaky Girl” rapper revealed her fifth album will be dropping soon. Giving very little detail, Nicki Minaj replied,

“The fifth album. I’m not gonna say when it’s gonna come out, but the album will be out soon.”

Nicki Minaj also teased her new nail design company that she plans on launching soon. She revealed,

“I am working on a nail design company, where people will be able to buy my press-on nail with dope designs. I was already working on that before someone auctioned my press-on nail for $50,000 or whatever they spent on it.”

Nicki Minaj

The New York rapper also told JT that she has plans to return to acting! She explained,

“I’ve been speaking to a director about doing something in a movie. In terms of TV, we’ll see. But I love acting, and I’ll never abandon acting for too long. That’s one of my biggest passions.”

Nicki Minaj previously acted in 2012’s Ice Age: Continental Drift, which also starred Drake, 2014’s The Other Woman, 2016’s Barbershop: The Next Cut, and most recently, The Angry Birds Movie 2.

When asked who is her biggest inspiration in the rap game, Nicki Minaj named 90’s hip hop star Foxy Brown! She explained,

“I still probably at times sound similar to her. I would listen to this woman non-stop. Finding out she was from Trinidad was so freaking amazing to me, because I never imagined that a rapper could be from my country. She’s so precise with her delivery, and so clear. And I really love clarity in raps. “

Foxy Brown

Nicki made sure to give credit to the other rappers she admires as well, listing Lil Wayne and Jay-Z as inspirations.

“The other ones that shaped my overall style a lot are Lil Wayne, especially in the beginning, I used to do a lot of things that were similar to him and Jay-Z. One of my first faves actually was Slick Rick. I’ve always loved the British accent, I still do.”

Lil Wayne

Jay-Z

While remaining humble throughout the interview, Nicki Minaj made it clear that she’s paid her dues and is no longer afraid to speak out on matters that are important to her despite the backlash she may receive. She said,

“If I never rap again, I will still leave this earth as an icon.” 

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